How far is Darlington, SC from Myrtle Beach, SC?

The driving distance from Darlington, SC to Myrtle Beach, SC is about 77.9 miles (125.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 70.6 miles (113.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
77.86 mi
01h 38m
Flight
70.67 mi
113.73 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
70.67 mi
Kilometers
113.73 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
77.86 mi
Kilometers
125.31 km
Drive Time
01h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Myrtle Beach
Sat, Apr 11, 12:20 PM EDT
Return by in Darlington
Sat, Apr 11, 1:59 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Darlington
2026-04-11T10:42
Arrive Myrtle Beach
Sat, Apr 11, 12:20 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:38 AM to 11:38 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Darlington
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Marion
SC

City in and the county seat of Marion County, Kansas, United States

From Darlington
38.7 mi
00h 49m
To Myrtle Beach
39.1 mi
00h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph NW
Destination
71°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 9 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Darlington and Myrtle Beach.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Darlington and Myrtle Beach.

  1. 1

    Start on Pearl Street

    1854 ft · 42 sec · Pearl Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    5 mi · 6 min · South Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on West Lucas Street

    4.6 mi · 8 min · West Lucas Street

  4. 4

    Continue on South Church Street

    638 ft · 21 sec · South Church Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto East Cheves Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · East Cheves Street

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Palmetto Street

    18.9 mi · 25 min · East Palmetto Street

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    41.9 mi · 55 min

  9. 9

    Turn straight

    2 mi · 4 min

  10. 10

    Turn slight right onto 8th Avenue North

    76 m · 15 sec · 8th Avenue North

  11. 11

    Turn right onto North Kings Highway

    1443 ft · 41 sec · North Kings Highway

  12. 12

    Turn left onto 5th Avenue North

    61 m · 11 sec · 5th Avenue North

  13. 13

    Turn right

    60 m · 14 sec

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Darlington and Myrtle Beach.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
14 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Palmetto Street
63.9 mi · 82%
South Main Street
5.04 mi · 6%
West Lucas Street
4.64 mi · 6%
East Cheves Street
0.93 mi · 1%
Pearl Street
0.35 mi
North Kings Highway
0.27 mi
Longest Stretch

East Palmetto Street

Continue straight

41.9 mi · 00h 55m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 38m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.3 mi
70.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Marion
00h 49m from Darlington
Leave By
3:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Darlington and Sunny near Myrtle Beach.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Darlington to Myrtle Beach?

The road trip is about 77.9 miles (125.3 km) and usually takes 01h 38m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Marion is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.7 miles from Darlington and 39.1 miles from Myrtle Beach.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 70.6 miles (113.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.3 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.89 one way or $21.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Darlington and Sunny near Myrtle Beach.

Stop Ideas Near Marion

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Marion and the surrounding midpoint area.
Marion Old Town Hall and Opera House
Scenic stop 7.8 mi away

Marion Old Town Hall and Opera House

Marion , SC
Marion, SC 29571
Rating 4.6/5 5 reviews Historical landmark
Marion City Hall
Meeting point 7.8 mi away

Marion City Hall

Marion , SC
107 S Main St, Marion, SC 29571
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews City Hall,City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Marion.

RAIL

Dillon

27 mi away
100 North Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Florence

33 mi away
805 East Day Street
RAIL

Kingstree

69 mi away
101 East Main St.
RAIL

Hamlet

83 mi away
West Main St. and North Bridges St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Darlington and Myrtle Beach. Straight-line distance: 70.67 mi (113.73 km).

Darlington

#1 Darlington

City in South Carolina

Population5,901
Coordinates34.2998800, -79.8761700
Altitude46
CountryUnited States
Myrtle Beach

#2 Myrtle Beach

Coastal city in South Carolina, United States

Population35,555
Coordinates33.6890600, -78.8866900
Altitude8
CountryUnited States
Start: Pearl Street (-79.876279, 34.300027)
End: North Kings Highway (-78.887105, 33.689329)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 125 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.75 gal
10.4 L · about $10.89
Round trip
$21.79
5.5 gal · 20.8 L
Estimated CO2
24.4 kg one way
Round trip: 48.9 kg / 108 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $10.89 $21.79
Mid-grade $4.43 $12.18 $24.36
Premium $4.78 $13.14 $26.28
Diesel $5.62 $15.47 $30.93

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in South Carolina · Apr 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Darlington and Myrtle Beach. The current time is 10:42:26.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.